Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Crockpot Italian Chicken and Peppers, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a scrumptious meal. Succulent chicken breasts simmer with colorful bell peppers, fresh garlic, and aromatic Italian herbs, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe delivers unparalleled flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow, sliced)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice the bell peppers and mince the garlic.
- Sear the chicken (optional): In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes each).
- Add ingredients to crockpot: Place the seared chicken at the bottom of the crockpot. Layer sliced bell peppers on top, followed by minced garlic and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in liquids: Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Set your crockpot: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken in the crockpot, mixing it with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg